Deal Would Power Future of Alcoa's Intalco Works

PUB. DATE

November 2008

SOURCE

Metal Center News;Nov2008, Vol. 48 Issue 12, p38

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article elaborates on the memorandum of agreement signed by Alcoa and Bonneville Power Administration for the provision of electric power in Ferndale, Washington. Bonneville will supply up to 240 megawatts of direct power to Alcoa Intalco Works aluminum smelter effective October 2011. According to John Thuestad, president of Alcoa's U.S. Primary Products, the move is an important step towards securing a long-term future for the plant.

ACCESSION #

35372419

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